8.08.2011

Before & After: Ikea Malm Nightstand Makeover

I finally finished a project this weekend that has been on my list for a while now. We have two Ikea Malm nightstands. I mean, seriously, talk about blah, so I'd been wanting to do something to these guys for a while now, but I'd had a hard time deciding what exactly to do with them. A few of the ideas that had my gears turning...

This beautiful dresser redo from Birdhouse Blog is absolutely gorgeous (as is almost every detail in her new craft room). I love the simplicity, the contrast, and the beautiful hardware. She was working with a quality, stainable midcentury modern dresser, but I thought it had the potential to translate to my boring old box o' particle board and laminate.

Here's a couple of before shots for you.

I gave the drawers a good sanding with some pretty high grit sandpaper.
Wiped them down.
A couple of coats of primer.
With a light sanding between each coat.
And a few coats of high gloss white paint (also with a light sanding between each coat and at the end).

Finally, I installed the hardware (as much as I love gold - and man, do I love gold - I went with a satin nickel that matches the metal finishes on the other furniture and the lamps), and I really, really love the final product.

In the end, it was a pretty simple, fast project that cost me less than $25. Money and time well spent, I say!

These turned out beautifully, Mandy! Glad I could inspire, although I was of course previously inspired by another similar redo. I like the other inspiration shots too. I have some of those pinned on Pinterest for future projects!

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